Windows Update News and Articles

InControl allows you to postpone Windows updates and upgrades

InControl is a small application that allows you to set your current version of Windows in stone, installing only monthly security updates and avoiding Windows automatic updates until you decide.

By Erik Orejuela , March 21, 2023, 7:40 AM

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Latest Windows 11 update is causing slow SSDs & WiFi connections, BSoD, and more

Would you really expect anything else?

By Rob Thubron , March 17, 2023, 6:55 AM 59 comments

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Windows 11 taskbar gets AI-powered Bing, also Notepad tabs and the ability to link your iPhone

For better or for worse

By Adrian Potoroaca , March 1, 2023, 9:51 AM 7 comments

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Latest Windows 11 dev build adds new File Explorer and photo gallery features

A new way to view your photos could be on the horizon

By Matt Frusher , February 20, 2023, 2:23 PM

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Microsoft fixes Windows 11 22H2 gaming performance issues, restarts rollout

The update should reappear in Windows Update over the next few days

By Daniel Sims , December 17, 2022, 7:16 AM 23 comments

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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 22H2 update is killing game performance, pauses rollout for affected devices

The company is working on a fix

By Rob Thubron , November 14, 2022, 5:17 AM 23 comments

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Windows 11 22H2 update includes enhanced phishing protection

How to activate it on private systems and professional networks

By Daniel Sims , October 10, 2022, 4:24 PM

Microsoft Software

The Windows 11 22H2 update is killing Nvidia gaming performance, causing BSOD for some users

It wouldn't be a Windows update without unexpected issues

By Rob Thubron , September 23, 2022, 11:16 AM 57 comments

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Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 22H2 update with new Start menu, gaming, and security features

In a nutshell: Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 11 2022 update, also known as the 22H2 update, in over 190 countries. It introduces several upgrades and new features to the company's most recent operating system, including an updated Start menu, better search, and a revamped File Explorer. Microsoft is also adding improved security and gaming-focused tools to the OS.

Full story By Rob Thubron , September 21, 2022, 5:20 AM 9 comments

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Windows 11's first 'Moment' upgrade may come in October

A new way to add more features to Windows

By Matt Frusher , September 7, 2022, 10:22 AM 11 comments

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Windows 11 22H2 feature update could arrive as soon as September 20

A redesigned Task Manager, Start Menu changes, touch improvements, and more

By Humza Aamir , August 17, 2022, 9:15 AM

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Windows 11 Settings screen adds subscription info

The start of something similar to a feature in iOS

By Daniel Sims , February 16, 2022, 5:42 PM 8 comments

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First Windows 11 feature update brings Android app support, redesigned Notepad and Media Player apps

Major OS update sees the return of the weather widget, among other Taskbar and usability improvements

By Humza Aamir , February 16, 2022, 7:03 AM

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Microsoft: Windows needs a minimum of 8 hours online to update successfully

The reason a device is not "fully up to date"

By Rob Thubron , February 1, 2022, 5:17 AM 47 comments

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You'll still get Windows 11 updates on an unsupported system, just don't get used to it

Microsoft, Microsoft never changes...

By Adrian Potoroaca , October 16, 2021, 7:12 AM 26 comments

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Microsoft will keep supporting Windows 10's 1.3 billion users despite Windows 11's impending launch

In case you thought otherwise

By Cohen Coberly , July 19, 2021, 9:24 AM 16 comments

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Windows 11 will give you 10 days to change your mind and revert back to Windows 10 if you want to

Best be quick if you want to roll back the upgrade

By Matthew Lee , July 11, 2021, 7:29 PM 27 comments

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Microsoft begins rolling out the Windows 10 May 2021 Update

It ships with a handful of QOL tweaks

By Cohen Coberly , May 18, 2021, 6:07 PM 10 comments

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Microsoft removes problematic AMD driver that was causing BSODs on Windows 10 PCs

A few ways to roll back and get going

By Joao Silva , May 10, 2021, 1:23 PM 36 comments

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Recent Windows 10 security update borks gaming with unstable frame rates, boot loops, and more

Hopefully a little negative press will push Microsoft to issue a second patch to fix things

By Adrian Potoroaca , April 19, 2021, 3:53 PM 38 comments

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Latest Windows 10 update is causing BSOD crashes

You may have lost your ability to print

By Rob Thubron , March 10, 2021, 10:36 AM 62 comments

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Future Windows 10 update will reportedly add floating Start Menu and rounded corners

Making Windows 10 more like Windows 10X

By Rob Thubron , February 15, 2021, 5:18 AM 41 comments

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Microsoft is testing smaller Windows 10 updates called 'Feature Experience Packs'

They will be more frequent than normal OS updates

By Cohen Coberly , December 1, 2020, 1:27 PM 8 comments

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Microsoft begins rolling out Windows 10 version 20H2

October 2020 feature update arrives with a slightly revised Start Menu, Settings, Alt+Tab interface, and more

By Humza Aamir , October 21, 2020, 7:37 AM 19 comments

Security Software

Microsoft releases security updates for critical Windows exploits

Security updates for Codecs Library and Visual Studio

By Samuel Gush , October 19, 2020, 6:58 PM